Nashville travelers — from Music Row executives to Vanderbilt Medical professionals to Tennessee families — trust Fast Passport Center for emergency and expedited passports as fast as 24 hours. A+ BBB rated courier service with direct access to the Atlanta Passport Agency at 805 Broadway. As a registered U.S. Department of State courier — not a reseller — we offer a best price guarantee and rates typically 30–100% lower than FedEx, Staples, and other third-party passport courier resellers.
Start My PassportProcessing Times
Nashville is the only Tennessee city with a regional passport agency — the Atlanta Passport Agency at 805 Broadway. This gives Music City travelers a unique advantage, but the agency still requires pre-scheduled appointments and only handles life-or-death emergencies for walk-ins. Here is how your passport processing options compare, and why most Nashville residents, Vanderbilt professionals, and music industry travelers choose a U.S. Department of State registered passport courier for predictable, professional processing.
3 Ways to Get a U.S. Passport
Option 1
Registered Courier
Urgent
2–9 Days
Standard
3–5 Weeks
The U.S. Department of State created the registered courier program to give travelers another option. For urgent travel, registered couriers have daily submission availability that can deliver passports in as little as 2–9 days. For travelers with more time, a 3–5 week service provides personalized support throughout the entire process.
Option 2
Post Office / Mail-In
1–2 Months
The DIY route is the option most travelers know. Apply at a local acceptance facility or renew by mail or online when eligible. It's often the lowest-cost option and works well if you have plenty of time before your trip. If an issue is discovered after submission, you'll be notified by USPS and your application will be placed on hold until the problem is resolved by mail. Not recommended within 30 days of departure.
Option 3
Regional Agency
24 Hours
Emergency-only in-person visits at a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Requires a confirmed NPIC appointment and documented urgent travel with proof. Applicants should expect to spend most of the day at the agency and may be instructed to return the following business day to pick up their passport.
Business Days
Weeks
Months
Hours*
The Atlanta Passport Agency at 805 Broadway Suite 400 is the only regional passport agency in Tennessee. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville near Music Row, it handles emergency passport applications but only by pre-scheduled NPIC appointment — no walk-ins accepted. For life-or-death emergencies (immediate family death or critical illness abroad), same-day processing may be available. For any other urgency, appointments typically have a 2-3 week wait, and even with an appointment, you need to be prepared for a full-day commitment with no guarantee of same-day issuance.
*Processing speed depends on eligibility and documentation. Nashville is the only Tennessee city with a regional passport agency — located at 805 Broadway. Not all applicants qualify for Regional Agency Processing.
Our Services
Whether you need a renewal before a BNA flight to London, an emergency passport for a last-minute music industry tour, or a first-time passport for a Middle Tennessee family vacation — Fast Passport Center handles it with reserved courier submission availability and direct Atlanta Passport Agency access. As a registered State Department courier (not a reseller), we guarantee the best price and typically cost 30–100% less than FedEx, Staples, and other third-party passport courier resellers.
International flight in 24–72 hours? Our emergency courier service submits directly via reserved agency slots — as fast as 24 hours. For urgent, last-minute travel that cannot wait.
Already hold a U.S. passport? We help residents renew fast — no agency visit required for most renewals. Perfect for professionals, families, and retirees preparing for international travel.
First-time applicants require an in-person acceptance clerk visit. We guide you through every step with clear instructions for the nearest acceptance location.
Replacements require additional forms. We guide you through DS-64 and everything needed to avoid costly mistakes — so your international connection or overseas trip is not derailed.
Minors require parental participation and an in-person acceptance step. We provide clear instructions and checklists so your family vacation or trip abroad stays on schedule.
After marriage, divorce, or a legal name change — we assist with corrected passports so your travel documents match your reservations. Common for professionals after name changes.
Need a second passport for frequent international travel? Ideal for corporate executives, tech workers, and consultants who travel internationally while their primary passport is in visa processing.
Replacing a significantly damaged passport is faster than you think. We guide you through the process so your international itinerary or corporate travel stays on track.
The passport card is a wallet-size travel document for land and sea crossings to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. We expedite passport card applications with the same courier service as book passports.
Service Area
Fast Passport Center — Serving Nashville Area
1221 Broadway Suite 1400 — Downtown Nashville
1221 Broadway Suite 1400 — Downtown Nashville
Courier pickup available throughout the Nashville area
Local Office — By Appointment Only
1221 Broadway Suite 1400, Nashville, TN 37203
Visit us by appointment, or choose courier pickup and drop-off for added convenience.
Fast Passport Center serves Nashville from our local office at 1221 Broadway Suite 1400. Visit us by appointment, or use our courier pickup throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Start My Passport24–48 Hour Processing
Direct courier access to Atlanta Passport Agency — fastest processing in Tennessee
Registered Courier
U.S. Department of State approved passport expediting
Music & Medical Hub
Serving Nashville music industry, Vanderbilt Medical, and business travelers
Document Shipping
Prepaid overnight labels — or drop off at our Nashville-area processing center
We serve Nashville and all nearby communities including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Spring Hill, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Antioch, Goodlettsville, Dickson, and Clarksville. We also serve all Davidson County, Williamson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, and Wilson County residents.
Why Travelers Choose Fast Passport Center
Regional Travel Expertise
Nashville is the only city in Tennessee with its own passport agency — a massive advantage. But Music City's explosive growth, booming international tourism, and nonstop corporate expansion create unique passport timing pressures. Here's what Nashville travelers need to know.
Fastest-growing U.S. airport, direct international routes expanding
BNA is one of America's fastest-growing airports with direct international flights to London (British Airways), Toronto, Cancun, and rapidly expanding service. Over 22 million passengers passed through BNA last year — and that number grows annually. The airport's BNA Vision expansion plan continues adding gates and international routes. British Airways' daily London nonstop in particular creates a steady stream of passport urgencies — travelers book the flight months ahead, then discover their passport expires mid-trip.
Passport tip: BNA's international routes all require passports valid 6 months beyond return for most destinations. British Airways to London is especially strict — do not assume a passport with 3 months remaining will be accepted at the BNA gate.
CMA Fest, Bonnaroo, touring artists, Music Row executives
Nashville's music industry generates enormous international travel. Touring artists performing at festivals in the UK, Europe, and Asia need passports renewed between tour legs — often with 5–10 day windows. Music Row executives attend international licensing meetings in London, Berlin, and Tokyo. Songwriters fly to co-writing sessions in Stockholm and Sydney. CMA Fest alone brings 90,000+ visitors to Nashville, and many attendees extend their trips internationally — discovering expired passports at the worst possible moment.
Passport tip: Touring musicians should maintain a second passport. Visa processing for international tour dates (UK, EU Schengen, Japan, Australia) can take 4–8 weeks — during which the primary passport is unavailable for other travel. A second passport bridges this gap.
Amazon, Oracle, HCA Healthcare, Nissan North America
Nashville's corporate boom — Amazon Operations Center of Excellence, Oracle's future campus, HCA Healthcare's global headquarters, Nissan North America — creates waves of international business travel. Corporate relocations from California, New York, and Chicago bring new Nashville residents who need passports fast for continuing international responsibilities. Healthcare executives travel to HCA facilities in London and global medical conferences. Nissan executives shuttle between Nashville and Japan.
Passport tip: New Nashville residents relocating from out of state often discover their passport is expired when the first international business trip comes up. If you are relocating to Nashville with a job that involves international travel, check your passport validity as part of your moving checklist.
Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Meharry Medical, TSU
Vanderbilt University alone sends hundreds of students, faculty, and researchers abroad annually for study abroad, medical rotations, and academic conferences. Vanderbilt Medical Center researchers present at international conferences in Geneva, Barcelona, and Tokyo. Belmont and Lipscomb run robust study abroad programs with 8–12 week acceptance-to-departure pipelines. Meharry Medical College faculty participate in global health initiatives in Africa and the Caribbean. The university calendar creates predictable surge periods — August-September and January-February.
Passport tip: Vanderbilt study abroad students should apply for passports immediately upon program acceptance — do not wait until orientation. The 6–10 week window between acceptance and departure is tight for standard processing, but comfortable for expedited courier service.
Nashville is the only Tennessee city with a regional passport agency — located at 805 Broadway. While the agency serves life-or-death emergencies by appointment only, our registered courier channel provides faster, more accessible processing for Nashville residents' routine and urgent needs without the appointment lottery. This local agency advantage means Nashville travelers get the fastest possible turnaround of any Tennessee city.
Local Travel Intelligence
Music City's global entertainment footprint and healthcare industry send travelers worldwide. Here are the most common international destinations and urgency patterns for Nashville residents.
45%
of Nashville expedited requests are music industry or healthcare/medical conference travel with under 2 weeks notice
2–3 Weeks
average lead time Nashville travelers have from trip booking to international departure
Mar–Jun
peak season when CMA Fest, Bonnaroo, summer tours, and medical conference season collide
24 Hours
shortest turnaround we have accommodated for a Nashville touring artist departing to London
British Airways BNA-London nonstop, music industry deals, HCA Healthcare UK facilities, West End theatre collaborations
Touring artists often book UK dates 2–3 weeks out; corporate travel 1–2 weeks
Nissan North America headquarters travel, music licensing and publishing deals, Vanderbilt research collaborations
Automotive executive travel booked 1–2 weeks out; Japan requires 6-month passport validity
Music publishing in Berlin, European tour routing through Frankfurt and Paris, healthcare equipment trade shows
Schengen visa-free travel for U.S. citizens, but passport must be valid 3+ months beyond stay
Cancun direct flights from BNA, spring break, destination weddings, all-inclusive resort packages
Spring break and wedding bookings peak January through March
Toronto music industry connections, Vancouver film/TV crossover, Montreal festival circuit
Cross-border tour and festival bookings often confirmed 2–3 weeks before travel
Country music touring circuit, CMC Rocks festival, songwriter co-writing sessions in Sydney and Auckland
Long-haul tour routing requires passport valid 6+ months; visa processing adds 4–6 weeks
We serve travelers across the Volunteer State with the same fast, reliable passport processing.
Reviews
Nashville travelers — from music industry professionals to Vanderbilt Medical staff to Middle Tennessee families — trust us when their departure is days away.
“Medical conference in Berlin in 4 days and my passport was expired. Fast Passport Center had my renewed passport in 2 days. Direct access to the Atlanta Passport Agency made all the difference. I dropped off downtown and had it back before my flight.”
Dr. James M.
Nashville, TN
“Family vacation to Italy with 10 days notice. Four passports — two renewals and two first-time for our kids. Done in 4 days. The Atlanta Passport Agency access is a game-changer for Middle Tennessee families.”
Sarah K.
Franklin, TN
“Music industry tour to London with 6 days notice. Fast Passport Center got my emergency passport processed in 48 hours. Having the Atlanta Passport Agency locally is the only reason this worked.”
Michael R.
Brentwood, TN
“Lost my passport the week before a cruise out of Miami. Fast Passport Center replaced it in 36 hours. I couldn't believe how fast it was with the Nashville agency being local.”
Jennifer L.
Murfreesboro, TN
Passport Acceptance Clerks
First-time applicants — and most applicants who are not eligible for a standard mail-in renewal or a second passport — must apply in person at a passport acceptance clerk, and all locations require an appointment. This is the self-service option, typically chosen by those on a tighter budget who have at least 1–2+ months before travel and don't mind the slower, standard processing times.
If you want to use a registered U.S. Department of State courier to receive your passport in as little as 3 days, you must sign up with Fast Passport Center before going to the clerk. Once you apply at the clerk, your documents are sent through the standard route, and we cannot intervene or upgrade it to an expedited courier service afterward.
Primary downtown Nashville acceptance facility. Appointments required — book 1–2 weeks in advance. Convenient to downtown office workers and Broadway area.
Convenient for Franklin, Brentwood, and southern Williamson County residents. Ample parking available.
Serves Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and eastern Rutherford County. Good alternative for southeast Nashville metro area.
Convenient for Hendersonville, Gallatin, and northern Sumner County residents.
County Clerk passport acceptance. Extended hours compared to some post office locations. Call to confirm current passport acceptance hours.
Last chance — sign up now, before your clerk visit
If you need your passport fast, sign up with Fast Passport Center before you walk into that clerk appointment. Once your documents go through the standard route, they're gone — there's no pulling them back, no upgrading, no saving you after the fact. Don't wait and hope it works out.
Emergency Passports
If you need your passport within two weeks, the Atlanta Passport Agency is your only do-it-yourself option — Approximately 250 miles south of Nashville — about 4 hours via I-24. Getting an appointment there is rarely straightforward. Fast Passport Center gives you a faster, simpler path without the uncertainty.
Regional passport agency appointments are routinely booked 2–4 weeks out — and walk-ins are never accepted. If you searched for an appointment and came up empty, Fast Passport Center's registered courier channel is your fastest next step. No appointment. No waiting in line at the federal building. Processing as fast as 2–3 business days.
Get StartedAtlanta Passport Agency — 230 Peachtree St NW, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30303 — Approximately 250 miles south of Nashville — about 4 hours via I-24
Avoid Delays
Nashville is a major travel hub with significant music industry, medical, and corporate travel demand. Here are the most common passport mistakes we see from Middle Tennessee travelers.
Nashville music industry professionals and medical travelers often discover passport issues just before departure. Routine processing takes 6–13 weeks. Start expedited service at least 6 weeks before your trip.
Local photo services near Broadway or The Gulch sometimes produce photos that meet ID requirements but fail passport standards. Photos must be exactly 2x2 inches on a white background.
Missing signatures or using the wrong form type are the #1 rejection reasons at Nashville County acceptance facilities.
Nashville Post Office appointments fill during summer travel season and CMA Fest week. Book 2–3 weeks ahead.
Some Nashville residents consider driving to Atlanta or New Orleans for an emergency appointment. With Fast Passport Center's direct Atlanta Passport Agency access, that is never necessary.
We check everything for you.
Fast Passport Center reviews your documents before submission — so you don't have to worry about these mistakes causing a delay.
Simple Process
Nashville travelers have the unique advantage of a local passport agency. Most Nashville residents complete everything online and either ship documents overnight or drop off locally. Our couriers hand-deliver directly to the Atlanta Passport Agency — no long road trips required.
Complete your application on our secure website in under 10 minutes — from anywhere in the Nashville area or Middle Tennessee.
We send you a prepaid overnight label. Drop your documents at any UPS or FedEx near downtown Nashville or the Gulch, or drop off locally.
Our team checks every document for accuracy — no rejections for small errors.
Our registered courier hand-delivers your documents directly to the Atlanta Passport Agency — the only regional agency in Tennessee.
We overnight your new passport back to your Nashville address — trackable every step of the way.
Most Nashville travelers start online and ship documents overnight — no office visit required for most services.
FAQ
Have questions about expedited passports in Nashville, TN? Here are the most common ones we hear from Middle Tennessee travelers.
Fast Passport Center offers emergency passport processing in Nashville, Tennessee in as little as 24–48 hours. Our registered couriers have direct access to the Atlanta Passport Agency at 805 Broadway Suite 400 — the only regional passport agency in Tennessee. Nashville residents have a unique local advantage over all other Tennessee cities.
Local Resources
Getting your passport ready involves more than just the application. Here are local resources to help you gather everything you need.
Passport Photos
Passport Photo Locations in Nashville
Your passport application requires two identical 2"×2" passport photos taken within the last 6 months. Popular passport photo locations in Nashville include:
Walgreens — Downtown Nashville
417 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219
Mon–Sun: 7AM–10PM
UPS Store — The Gulch
1000 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Mon–Fri: 8AM–7PM, Sat: 9AM–5PM
FedEx Office — Franklin
1550 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067
Mon–Fri: 7AM–9PM, Sat: 8AM–6PM
CVS — Murfreesboro
1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Mon–Sun: 8AM–10PM
Tip: Wear a plain white or off-white top, no glasses, neutral expression. Photos must meet strict U.S. State Department specifications — ask the technician to confirm compliance before you leave.
Vital Records
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records — Nashville
If you need a certified copy of your birth certificate for a passport application, a marriage certificate for a name change, or a divorce decree to support your passport correction, here are the official sources for vital records for Nashville residents. Most records can be ordered online for delivery within 5–10 business days.
Birth Certificate
Request certified birth certificates from the Tennessee Department of Health Vital Records office. Located at 710 James Robertson Pkwy in Nashville for in-person requests.
Get RecordsDeath Certificate
Obtain certified death certificates through Tennessee Vital Records. Required for estate and legal matters in Davidson County.
Get RecordsMarriage Certificate
Request marriage license records from the Davidson County Clerk at 700 2nd Ave S. Certified copies for name changes and passport applications.
Get RecordsDivorce Decree
Obtain certified divorce records through the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk at 1 Public Square. Required for name change passport corrections.
Get RecordsDon't see your county? If the record you need was issued outside the area, visit VitalChek.com — the official online service for ordering vital records nationwide across all U.S. states and counties.
Driver's License & State ID
DMV Services Near Nashville
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for your passport application. If you need a new or renewed driver's license or REAL ID, here are the DMV service locations near Nashville.
Tennessee DOS — Nashville
426 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Mon–Fri: 8:30AM–5:00PM
Tennessee Department of Safety for driver's licenses, REAL ID, and vehicle registration. Online appointments strongly recommended.
Tennessee DOS — Franklin
2295 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37069
Mon–Fri: 8:30AM–5:00PM
Serves Franklin, Brentwood, and southern Williamson County. Full REAL ID processing available.
Appointment recommended — walk-in wait times can be long. Book your slot online before visiting.
Airports
Airports Serving Nashville Travelers
Nashville travelers use nearby airports for domestic and international travel. If your trip is coming up fast, make sure your passport is in hand well before your departure date.
Nashville International Airport
1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Primary airport for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Direct flights to London, Toronto, Cancun, and numerous domestic and international destinations. British Airways offers nonstop to London Heathrow.
BNA Flight InfoMemphis International Airport
2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
Alternative for Nashville travelers. FedEx hub with limited international passenger service. Most Middle Tennessee travelers use BNA for international flights.
MEM Flight InfoPassport required for all international flights. If your departure is within two weeks, standard processing won't make it in time — expedited processing through Fast Passport Center is your most reliable option.
Service Network
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing in Tennessee. We also serve travelers in nearby states including Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.
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